Girls on the Run Headquarters: Director of Program Development

Girls on the Run•Charlotte, NC

11d•Remote

About The Position

Girls on the Run International is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The Director of Program Development leads the design, development, and refinement of Girls on the Run’s youth-facing programs and program content, including existing curriculum and new program initiatives. This role creates relevant, engaging, and impactful content grounded in best practices in learning design, teaching, and positive youth development, and translates program strategy into high-quality program experiences.

Requirements

Passion for the Girls on the Run mission
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in program development, curriculum design, or youth development
Demonstrated experience designing creative lessons, content, or curriculum for youth participants
Demonstrated experience working with and supporting young people
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple components of a project
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and goals while collaborating across teams
Experience collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to inform program development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership, ambiguity, and cross-functional collaboration
Residency in one of the following states is required: CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a discipline relevant to teaching, curriculum, pedagogy, or youth development preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the program development process, including needs assessment, ideation, prototyping, piloting, and finalization
Write and refine curriculum lessons and program materials that creatively integrate physical activity and social and emotional learning
Develop content for supplemental program materials, including family engagement resources, journals, activity sheets, and program support materials
Ensure programs are culturally responsive, accessible, and aligned with program goals and participant needs
Lead development and scope of new program models and initiatives aligned with organizational growth strategic priorities
Translate growth strategy into innovative, actionable program concepts and experiences
Utilize data, research, and constituent feedback to improve and enhance existing program quality, consistency, and impact
Stay informed on trends in youth development and education to inform program design and innovation
Serve as a subject matter expert for program content, informing volunteer and council training development, ensuring alignment with program intent and participant experience
Act as key point of contact for councils on program content and implementation, including curriculum and program impact
Contribute to program strategy by bringing forward insights, opportunities, and recommendations based on program development work and field trends
Partner with creative design teams to translate program content into participant-facing materials that reflect program intent and quality standards
Partner with cross-functional teams on tools, resources, and support to ensure successful program implementation
Lead program development projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination across teams
Manage external contractors or consultants supporting program development work
Serve as a Girls on the Run role model, exhibiting core values and working to forward the mission
Actively develop and nurture positive relationships across the organization with staff, council members, donors, and board members